Tottenham Pursue Thomas Frank as Postecoglou Replacement
Spurs Close In On Brentford Manager Amidst Son’s Future Uncertainty
Tottenham Hotspur are intensifying negotiations with Brentford to secure the services of head coach **Thomas Frank**, just days after a surprising managerial change. The move follows the dismissal of **Ange Postecoglou**, despite leading the team to Europa League victory, signaling a swift and decisive shift in direction for the North London club.
Compensation Talks Reach Critical Stage
Discussions between the two Premier League sides have extended into a third day, focusing primarily on the financial terms of **Frank**’s release from his contract with Brentford, which is currently set to run until 2027. Reports suggest a release clause of approximately £10 million (€11.8 million) is a key sticking point. Tottenham officials are optimistic an agreement is within reach, though details regarding **Frank**’s backroom staff remain under discussion.
The situation is further complicated by the future of captain **Son Heung-min**, whose contract includes a 12-month extension option recently activated. The South Korean international acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his position, stating “I still have one more year left on the contract. Rather than saying anything at this moment, I think we should all wait and see what happens.”
as reported by Yonhap.
The Premier League has seen a significant increase in managerial changes in recent years. According to data from the League Managers Association, there were 17 managerial changes during the 2023-2024 season, highlighting the increasing pressure on managers to deliver immediate results. (LMA, 2024)
Players React to Postecoglou’s Sacking
**Micky van de Ven**, a Tottenham defender, expressed surprise at the decision to relieve **Postecoglou** of his duties, especially after ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought. “That was ultimately a choice from the club,”
he stated to Voetbalzone. “I think many of the players got along with him well. And of course he is the first coach who has brought success to Spurs in a long time. That also shows that he has a certain quality.”
He added that the dismissal felt “strange”
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Brentford centre-back **Nathan Collins** offered reassurance that his club could navigate the potential loss of **Frank**, praising his impact but expressing confidence in the team’s resilience. “Thomas is unbelievable, I can only speak highly of him,”
**Collins** told RTÉ Sport. “It will be a massive disappointment to lose him, but the way the club is and I know the team we have there, I don’t think it will be a problem.”
Should **Frank** be appointed, he will inherit a Tottenham side that, despite Europa League success, finished 17th in the Premier League last season. The new manager will face the immediate challenge of improving the team’s league performance and addressing the questions surrounding key players like **Son Heung-min**.
